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    The Engineering industry is riding the wave of technological innovation, so it’s an exciting time to be part of it! The national skills shortage in engineering also means employers are constantly looking to recruit high quality, trained engineers. As part of your study course, you will develop practical engineering skills, learn more about the engineering industry and undertake work specified by employer needs. Our courses are designed to ensure you are qualified to progress onto degree level courses or move onto related subjects if you wish to progress your skills further.  

    Career options

    • Electrical Engineer
    • Fabricator
    • Mechanical Engineer
    • Composites Engineer
    • Design Engineer
    • Technician
    • Product Testing and Manufacture Engineer
    • Welder
    • Aircraft fitter
    • CNC operator
    • Toolmaker
    Tia Boulton-Crowe, Level 2 Mechanical Engineering, Chartered Engineer

    “I’m getting my name out there as an engineer and recently did a work placement at Rea Valley Tractors, rebuilding engine blocks and servicing tractors.”

    Tia Boulton-Crowe, Level 2 Mechanical Engineering, Chartered Engineer
    Fay Holloway, Level 2 Mechanical Engineering

    “I love helicopters and submarines so would like to get a career working with those in the future. I would definitely encourage more women to give engineering a try – it’s really fun; just go for it.”

    Fay Holloway, Level 2 Mechanical Engineering
    Brogan Millet, Level 2 Mechanical Engineering, Navy Engineer

    “I love being able to create things; being shown a drawing and having the skills to create it.”

    Brogan Millet, Level 2 Mechanical Engineering, Navy Engineer
    Contact Details

    Contact Details

    Burton and South Derbyshire College
    Tel: 01283 494400

    Town Centre Campus

    Burton Town Centre Campus, Lichfield Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire DE14 3RL

    Stephen Burke Construction Academy

    Construction Academy, 21 Tetron Point, William Nadin Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 OBB